Sicilian Rice Balls (Arancini) | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## MEAT SAUCE
• 1 pound(s) ground beef
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) sweet basil
• to taste - salt and pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste, optional
• 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, optional
• ## RICE MIXTURE
• 1 pound(s) rice
• 1/4 cup(s) butter
• 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
• 2 - eggs
• 1 cup(s) Italian bread crumbs
• 3-4 cup(s) salad oil for deep frying